Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Discover what’s happening at your local community hub
Residents across Bridgwater are being encouraged to discover the wide range of activities, support services and opportunities available at Recreation Community Hub in Hamp and
Discover what’s happening at your local community hub
Residents across Bridgwater are being encouraged to discover the wide range of activities, support services and opportunities available at Recreation Community Hub in Hamp and
News
Discover what’s happening at your local community hub
Residents across Bridgwater are being encouraged to discover the wide range of activities, support services and opportunities available at Recreation Community Hub in Hamp and
Planning Committee objects to housing proposals and strengthens call for HMO controls
Bridgwater Town Council’s Planning Committee considered several planning applications at its meeting on 15 October 2026, with members raising concerns about infrastructure provision in relation
Who will light up Bridgwater this Christmas?
Residents are being invited to nominate an inspiring young person to help switch on Bridgwater’s Christmas lights alongside the Mayor of Bridgwater during this year’s
Thousands of Somerset students learn how to safely stand up for others
More than 14,000 students at schools and colleges across Somerset have been learning how to safely stand up for others through Active Bystander assemblies. Commissioned
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
November 2026
Planning Committee
Planning Committee
December 2026
Amenities Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
October 2026
Bridgwater Castle Market
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
